A number of fan favorites have departed the Atlanta Braves in recent years and it is really unfortunate. In some cases like Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson, the two sides simply couldn't come to terms on a deal that worked for everyone. Unfortunately, in the case of Michael Soroka, his departure from the Braves was the product of what felt like an endless stream of injuries that robbed fans of a roster mainstay.
After a 2019 season that saw him poised to become one of MLB's best pitchers, tragedy struck as Soroka dealt with back-to-back Achilles' tears that threatened his career.